Question 1

Albumins in blood are important because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   contribute to osmotic pressure
B)   transport fatty acids
C)   transport thyroid hormones
D)   transport steroid hormones
E)   All answer choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Figure 20.2
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label C.

Accepted Answer

A)   Canaliculi
B)   Venous sinuses
C)   Central canals
D)   Red bone marrow
E)   Nutrient arteriesF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Figure 20.2
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nutrient artery
B)   Canaliculus
C)   Lacuna
D)   Lamella
E)   Venous sinusF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The hormone erythropoietin is produced and secreted by the ________ during hypoxic conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)   kidneys and liver
B)   spleen and liver
C)   bone marrow and spleen
D)   thymus and liver
E)   brain and spleenF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Discuss the concept of "plasma expanders," often used for patients who are preparing for whole blood transfusions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following are plasma proteins that are an essential component of the clotting system?

Accepted Answer

A)   albumins
B)   fibrinogens
C)   globulins
D)   electrolytes
E)   regulatory proteinsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which formed elements of blood lose most of their organelles during differentiation and maturation?

Accepted Answer

A)   megakaryocytes
B)   basophils
C)   monocytes
D)   lymphocytes
E)   erythrocytesF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Basophils assist mast cells of tissues in producing inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In terms of organelles, an obvious difference between a mature erythrocyte and a leukocyte, viewed through a light microscope, is that the erythrocyte lacks ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a plasma membrane
B)   a cytoskeleton
C)   a nucleus
D)   cytoplasm
E)   3-dimensional structureF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

A college student who is constantly dieting decides to go to the dining hall, as she has no energy, is experiencing muscular weakness, and sometimes becomes dizzy upon exertion. What is the likely diagnosis, and what is the cause of this condition?

Accepted Answer

The student probably is anemic, partiall...

Question 11

A round leukocyte whose nucleus resembles a string of beads, and whose cytoplasm contains large, pale inclusions, is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophil
B)   lymphocyte
C)   basophil
D)   monocyte
E)   neutrophilF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Membrane-enclosed enzyme packets are called platelets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Circulating platelets last about 10 to 12 days before they are broken down and their contents recycled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A leukocyte with distinct bright orange-red cytoplasmic granules is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophil
B)   monocyte
C)   basophil
D)   lymphocyte
E)   neutrophilF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The matrix of the blood, which has a density only slightly greater than water is called plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Individuals with type B blood have plasma that contains anti-B antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which are characteristic of type O blood?
A: Has anti-A antibodies
B: Has anti-B antibodies
C: Has surface antigen O on its erythrocytes
D: Has surface antigen A on its erythrocytes
E: Has neither surface antigen A nor B on its erythrocytes

Accepted Answer

A)   a, b, c
B)   a, b, e
C)   b, c, e
D)   b, c, d
E)   c, d, eF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

The plasma of the blood contains about 7% ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma proteins
B)   erythrocytes
C)   leukocytes
D)   platelets
E)   organic wastesF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Plasma proteins that attack foreign proteins and pathogens are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   clotting proteins
B)   fibrinogens
C)   immunoglobulins
D)   albumins
E)   metalloproteinsF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Figure 20.1
  
Identify the labeled structure(s)  in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s)  indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lymphatics
B)   Rouleaux
C)   Leukocytes
D)   Megakaryocyte
E)   PlateletsF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Exam 20: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

Plasma proteins that attack foreign proteins and pathogens are ________.

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A college student who is constantly dieting decides to go to the dining hall, as she has no energy, is experiencing muscular weakness, and sometimes becomes dizzy upon exertion. What is the likely diagnosis, and what is the cause of this condition?

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Discuss the concept of "plasma expanders," often used for patients who are preparing for whole blood transfusions.

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The matrix of the blood, which has a density only slightly greater than water is called plasma.

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In terms of organelles, an obvious difference between a mature erythrocyte and a leukocyte, viewed through a light microscope, is that the erythrocyte lacks ________.

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A leukocyte with distinct bright orange-red cytoplasmic granules is called a(n) ________.

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Which of the following are plasma proteins that are an essential component of the clotting system?

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Albumins in blood are important because they ________.

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The plasma of the blood contains about 7% ________.

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The hormone erythropoietin is produced and secreted by the ________ during hypoxic conditions.

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Circulating platelets last about 10 to 12 days before they are broken down and their contents recycled.

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Basophils assist mast cells of tissues in producing inflammation.

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Individuals with type B blood have plasma that contains anti-B antibodies.

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Which formed elements of blood lose most of their organelles during differentiation and maturation?

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A round leukocyte whose nucleus resembles a string of beads, and whose cytoplasm contains large, pale inclusions, is a(n) ________.

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Membrane-enclosed enzyme packets are called platelets.

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Figure 20.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

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Which are characteristic of type O blood? A: Has anti-A antibodies B: Has anti-B antibodies C: Has surface antigen O on its erythrocytes D: Has surface antigen A on its erythrocytes E: Has neither surface antigen A nor B on its erythrocytes

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Figure 20.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

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Figure 20.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

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